Manager, Real Estate

Abbott • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Real Estate will oversee Abbott’s corporate real estate portfolio across the APAC Region which consists of approximately 7.8 million square feet in over 300 leased locations and 25 owned facilities. The APAC Portfolio Manager will play a key leadership role in the management and execution of Abbott’s real estate strategy across the Region. This individual will oversee all APAC real estate transactions and be involved in related internal approval and planning activities. The role requires a strategic thinker, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex transactions across multiple countries. The job will include oversight of the entire real estate lifecycle, from understanding the requirement, conducting initial market surveys, negotiations, assisting with internal approval processes and deal execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6-12 years of commercial real estate work experience
• Proven success in leading real estate transactions and facility operational oversight across multiple geographies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable real estate plans.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience partnering across functional teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (written and verbal), with a track record of building trust and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to adapt and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of PPT, Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the APAC region is a plus.
• APAC work experience and/or a master’s degree in business or real estate a plus.
• Construction project experience a plus.
• Active certifications and/or membership in commercial real estate groups/ clubs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the successful delivery of real estate projects in the APAC Region or as otherwise assigned.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Global Facilities Organization (GFO), Business Units, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure alignment of real estate and planning initiatives.
• Align real estate outcomes with business objectives in partnership with the Corporate planning teams and provide clear guidance to division leadership.
• Transactions will include acquisitions, divestitures, leases, restructuring efforts, masterplans and optimization of surplus real estate to deliver maximum value.
• Develop and maintain strong internal relationships with business leaders, cross-functional team leads and third party vendors (Brokers, Landlords, etc.)
• Track critical dates to ensure ample planning, site selection, negotiations and internal approval timelines are met.
• Execute leasing strategies that balance cost, flexibility, and long-term business needs.
• Prepare and present executive-level documents that articulate strategic recommendations, financial analyses, and operational impacts to facilitate informed decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Ensure accurate filing of documents and critical dates.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager